Judge Ta-Tanisha D. James
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Letter
- Email • After Filing
Proposed Order
Court-wide
Adjournments
- Every adjournment requires Court approval and must be requested by email to the Part Clerk no later than two days before the scheduled appearance.
- A consent-adjournment request must be emailed to the Part Clerk, copied to all counsel and pro se litigants, and state the reason; if granted, the Part Clerk supplies dates for selecting a new appearance date.
- A nonconsensual adjournment request should be emailed to both Law Clerks and copied to all attorneys and any self-represented litigants, after which the Court will decide whether to grant it, deny it, or hold a conference.
- A last-minute or same-day adjournment request based on exigent circumstances may be made by telephone to the Part Clerk.
Request must include
Communication
Phone
Clerk
Phone
Chambers
Document Filing Requirements3 rules
If the moving party is seeking interim relief, that must be clear in the body of the Order to Show Cause.
- Document
- Order to show cause
- Placement
- Body of the document
A movant seeking a temporary restraining order must clearly state the reasons under MHL § 81.23(b).
Court's wording
If a temporary restraining order is sought, the movant must clearly set forth the reasons why pursuant to MHL § 81.23(b) and if no prior notice was given, specify why notice should not be required pursuant to Uniform Rule 202.7(f).
All motions shall be filed by Order to Show Cause, not by Notice of Motion.
- Document
- Motion
Must include
- •Order to Show Cause
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Letters submitted to the Court must also be electronically filed on NYSCEF when that system applies.
Letters submitted to the Court must also be e-filed on NYSCEF where applicable.
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In non-NYSCEF cases, papers requiring filing must be submitted in paper form to the Guardianship and Fiduciary Support Office at 60 Centre Street.
For all non-NYSCEF cases, papers requiring filing must be filed with the Guardianship and Fiduciary Support Office at 60 Centre Street.
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Items needing an order may be submitted either as a hard copy directly to Part 26 or uploaded to NYSCEF, followed by notice to the Part Clerk requesting that they be so ordered.
If you have items such as stipulations, subpoenas, transcripts and proposed Orders that need to be “so ordered,” you may submit a hardcopy directly to the Part or upload to NYSCEF and notify the Part Clerk of the filing and request for it to be “so ordered.”
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
A courtesy copy of a letter filed on NYSCEF must be emailed to the Law Clerk.
A courtesy copy of letters filed on NYSCEF shall be e-mailed to the Law Clerk.
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Working or courtesy copies of filed papers are appreciated, particularly for voluminous filings.
Part 26 is a paperless part for e-filed matters, however working or courtesy copies of any papers filed are appreciated, especially if the filing is voluminous.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Every adjournment requires Court approval and must be requested by email to the Part Clerk no later than two days before the scheduled appearance.
All adjournments require Court approval and shall be requested by emailing the Part Clerk no later than two days prior to the scheduled appearance.
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A nonconsensual adjournment request should be emailed to both Law Clerks and copied to all attorneys and any self-represented litigants, after which the Court will decide whether to grant it, deny it, or hold a conference.
If the adjournment is not on consent, an e-mail should be sent to both Law Clerks, copying all attorneys and self-represented litigants, if any, and the Court will determine whether to grant or deny the adjournment or hold a brief conference.
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A consent-adjournment request must be emailed to the Part Clerk, copied to all counsel and pro se litigants, and state the reason; if granted, the Part Clerk supplies dates for selecting a new appearance date.
If the adjournment is on consent, the party seeking the adjournment may email the Part Clerk, with all counsel and any pro se litigant copied, with a brief description of the reason for the adjournment. If the adjournment is granted, the Part Clerk will provide the Court’s availability to select a new date.
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A last-minute or same-day adjournment request based on exigent circumstances may be made by telephone to the Part Clerk.
Last minute or day of adjournment requests due to exigent circumstances may be made by calling the Part Clerk.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Every email to the Part Clerk or Law Clerk must copy all parties or it will be disregarded.
All emails to the Part Clerk or Law Clerk must be copied to all parties. Failure to do so will result in the email being disregarded.
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Ex parte communications with Chambers about substantive matters are prohibited.
There shall be no ex parte communications with Chambers regarding substantive matters.
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Court Evaluator reports must be emailed to the Law Clerk at least two days before the hearing and may not be released unless the Court directs it.
Court Evaluator reports shall be e-mailed to the Law Clerk two (2) days prior to the scheduled hearing and shall not be released to counsel and/or the parties until directed by the Court.
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Communications must be sent to the Part Clerk or Law Clerk and must not be emailed directly to Judge James unless the Court instructs otherwise.
All communications shall be directed to either the Part Clerk or the Law Clerk, as specified herein. Do not directly email Judge James unless instructed otherwise.
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Telephone calls to the Courtroom or Chambers are permitted for urgent matters.
Phone calls to the Courtroom or Chambers may be made for urgent matters.
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Scheduling inquiries must go to the Part Clerk, and Chambers may be contacted only for an urgent matter after the Part Clerk cannot be reached.
All scheduling inquiries shall be directed to the Part Clerk. Do not contact Chambers regarding scheduling matters unless it is urgent, and you have been unable to reach the Part Clerk.
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After a good-faith attempt to resolve a pending-matter issue, a brief email requesting a conference call may be sent to the Law Clerk, copied to all attorneys and pro se parties and stating the request's basis.
If an issue regarding a pending matter arises, a brief e-mail may be sent to the Law Clerk requesting a conference call, only after a good faith attempt to resolve the issue without Court assistance (where applicable). Requests shall be copied to all attorneys and pro se parties (if any) and shall state the basis for the request.
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The Court should not be copied on correspondence between counsel or parties unless it expressly requests that copy.
Do not copy the Court on letters and emails exchanged between counsel or parties unless expressly requested by the Court.
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The dial-in telephone number may be used as a backup or when technological issues make it absolutely necessary.
The dial-in telephone number may be used as a backup option and/or where absolutely necessary due to technological issues.
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The Court prefers that communications be sent by email.
The Court prefers email communication.
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